A hybrid residential gateway may provide network access using either a wireless access interface or a wired access interface. Network access over either interface may be authenticated using a single SIM card within the residential gateway.
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1. A system providing access to a packet data network (PDN) comprising: a residential gateway device providing access to the PDN comprising: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; and a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices; and an evolved packet core (EPC) network for authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface.
A system provides internet access through a residential gateway using either a wired or wireless connection, both authenticated via a single SIM card. The gateway includes a SIM card reader, a wired network interface, a wireless network interface, and a local network interface for connecting devices. The system authenticates access to the network using an evolved packet core (EPC). The residential gateway initially uses the wireless interface to communicate with the EPC to configure and enable the wired connection.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the residential gateway provides access to the PDN from the LAN using the wireless access interface if access to the PDN through the wireline access interface is interrupted.
If the wired internet connection fails, the residential gateway automatically switches to using the wireless connection for internet access. This ensures continuous connectivity to the local network devices. The residential gateway utilizes the wireless access interface to maintain internet connectivity when the wireline access interface is interrupted, providing access to the packet data network (PDN) from the local area network (LAN). The single SIM card is still used for authentication.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the residential gateway further comprises an EPC client for accessing the EPC through the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface.
The residential gateway includes an EPC client, which is a software component that allows it to directly interact with the evolved packet core (EPC) network. This EPC client functions over both the wired and wireless connections, enabling the residential gateway to communicate with the authentication services of the network, regardless of the current connection type. The system providing access to a packet data network (PDN) comprises: a residential gateway device providing access to the PDN comprising: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; and a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices; and an evolved packet core (EPC) network for authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the residential gateway does not require a user name or password for authorizing the subscriber's access through the wireline access interface.
To simplify the user experience, the wired connection on the residential gateway does not require a username or password for authentication. Instead, the system relies solely on the SIM card and the evolved packet core (EPC) network to authorize access, streamlining the connection process. The system providing access to a packet data network (PDN) comprises: a residential gateway device providing access to the PDN comprising: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; and a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices; and an evolved packet core (EPC) network for authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface.
5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising: a wireless access infrastructure comprising a plurality of eNodeBs coupling the wireless access interface of the residential gateway to the EPC network; and a broadband access infrastructure coupling the wireline access interface of the residential gateway to the EPC network.
The system includes a wireless network infrastructure consisting of eNodeBs (base stations) that facilitate the wireless connection between the residential gateway and the evolved packet core (EPC) network. Additionally, the system has a broadband access infrastructure that provides the wired connection between the residential gateway and the EPC network. The system providing access to a packet data network (PDN) comprises: a residential gateway device providing access to the PDN comprising: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; and a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices; and an evolved packet core (EPC) network for authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the EPC network comprises separate wireless EPC network components and wireline EPC network components.
The evolved packet core (EPC) network is separated into two distinct components: one for managing wireless connections and another for handling wired connections. These separate components within the EPC network allow for optimized management and authentication based on the type of connection being used by the residential gateway. The system providing access to a packet data network (PDN) comprises: a residential gateway device providing access to the PDN comprising: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; and a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices; and an evolved packet core (EPC) network for authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface.
7. A residential gateway device providing access to a packet delivery network (PDN) comprising: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices, wherein the wireless access interface and the wireline access interface connect to an evolved packet core (EPC) network capable authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface.
A residential gateway provides internet access using either a wired or wireless connection, both authenticated via a single SIM card. The gateway includes a SIM card reader, a wired network interface, a wireless network interface, and a local network interface for connecting devices. The system authenticates access to the network using an evolved packet core (EPC). The residential gateway initially uses the wireless interface to communicate with the EPC to configure and enable the wired connection.
8. The residential gateway device of claim 7 , wherein the residential gateway provides access to the PDN from the LAN using the wireless access interface if access to the PDN through the wireline access interface is interrupted.
If the wired internet connection fails, the residential gateway automatically switches to using the wireless connection for internet access. This ensures continuous connectivity to the local network devices. The residential gateway device providing access to a packet delivery network (PDN) comprises: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices, wherein the wireless access interface and the wireline access interface connect to an evolved packet core (EPC) network capable authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface provides access to the PDN from the LAN using the wireless access interface if access to the PDN through the wireline access interface is interrupted. The single SIM card is still used for authentication.
9. The residential gateway device of claim 7 , wherein the residential gateway further comprises an EPC client for accessing the EPC through the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface.
The residential gateway includes an EPC client, which is a software component that allows it to directly interact with the evolved packet core (EPC) network. This EPC client functions over both the wired and wireless connections, enabling the residential gateway to communicate with the authentication services of the network, regardless of the current connection type. The residential gateway device providing access to a packet delivery network (PDN) comprises: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices, wherein the wireless access interface and the wireline access interface connect to an evolved packet core (EPC) network capable authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface further comprises an EPC client for accessing the EPC through the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface.
10. The residential gateway device of claim 7 , wherein the residential gateway does not require a user name or password for authorizing the subscriber's access through the wireline access interface.
To simplify the user experience, the wired connection on the residential gateway does not require a username or password for authentication. Instead, the system relies solely on the SIM card and the evolved packet core (EPC) network to authorize access, streamlining the connection process. The residential gateway device providing access to a packet delivery network (PDN) comprises: a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface for receiving a SIM card comprising a unique identifier associated with a subscriber; a wireline access interface for connecting to the PDN through a wireline access infrastructure; a wireless access interface for connecting to the PDN wirelessly through a wireless access infrastructure; a local area network (LAN) interface providing PDN access to computing devices, wherein the wireless access interface and the wireline access interface connect to an evolved packet core (EPC) network capable authorizing the subscriber's access to the PDN over both the wireline access interface and the wireless access interface, wherein the residential gateway accesses the EPC network using the wireless access interface in order to configure access through the wireline access interface does not require a user name or password for authorizing the subscriber's access through the wireline access interface.
11. A method of accessing a packet data network (PDN) comprising: provisioning access information to wireless and wireline authentication services located in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network; receiving a subscriber identifier from a residential gateway and authenticating and activating subscriber access to the PDN using a wireless interface; and providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface; providing PDN access to the residential gateway over a wired interface of the residential gateway, after providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface.
A method for providing internet access involves first configuring wireless and wired authentication services within an evolved packet core (EPC) network. The system receives a subscriber identifier from a residential gateway, authenticates the subscriber via the wireless interface, and enables internet access through the wireless connection. After wireless access is established, the method then activates internet access through the wired connection of the same residential gateway.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising remotely configuring the wireline interface of the residential gateway over the wireless interface of the residential gateway.
The method of accessing a packet data network (PDN) by provisioning access information to wireless and wireline authentication services located in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network; receiving a subscriber identifier from a residential gateway and authenticating and activating subscriber access to the PDN using a wireless interface; and providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface; providing PDN access to the residential gateway over a wired interface of the residential gateway, after providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface further comprises remotely configuring the wireline interface of the residential gateway over the wireless interface of the residential gateway. The wireless connection is used to remotely manage and configure the settings for the wired internet connection on the residential gateway.
13. The method of claim 11 , further comprising providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface if the wireline interface fails.
The method of accessing a packet data network (PDN) by provisioning access information to wireless and wireline authentication services located in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network; receiving a subscriber identifier from a residential gateway and authenticating and activating subscriber access to the PDN using a wireless interface; and providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface; providing PDN access to the residential gateway over a wired interface of the residential gateway, after providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface further comprises providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface if the wireline interface fails. If the wired internet connection fails, the system automatically switches to the wireless connection to maintain uninterrupted internet access for the residential gateway.
14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the subscriber identifier is provided from a subscriber identity module (SIM) card of the residential gateway.
The method of accessing a packet data network (PDN) by provisioning access information to wireless and wireline authentication services located in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network; receiving a subscriber identifier from a residential gateway and authenticating and activating subscriber access to the PDN using a wireless interface; and providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface; providing PDN access to the residential gateway over a wired interface of the residential gateway, after providing PDN access to the residential gateway over the wireless interface, wherein the subscriber identifier is provided from a subscriber identity module (SIM) card of the residential gateway. The subscriber's identity is validated using the unique identifier stored on the SIM card within the residential gateway.
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